BikePortland

Report: Vegan Baked Goods Ride (photo)

Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

Berry-filled from Acme Donut.
(Photo: flogthebog/Flickr)

Reporter – Jill N
Date – Sunday, June 13, 2010

Report
About 50 excited riders gathered at Dovetail Bakery on NE Alberta for the Vegan Baked Goods Ride. Dovetail had been gracious enough to put “Welcome Pedalpalooza” and “Vegan Baked Goods Ride starts here” signs in their window and on their sidewalk sign. As the riders arrived, they got coffee, mini scones, yummy glazed muffins and cinnamon rolls and talked on the sidewalk. The bakers even made us mini versions of some treats.

From there, we went a few blocks down the street to Back to Eden Bakery, picking up a couple new riders on the way. There we enjoyed the tallest berry pie I’ve ever seen, soft serve ice cream, strawberry shortcake whoopie pies (indescribably good), cupcakes, danishes and more. The line went out the door and down the sidewalk nearly to the corner!

Forest Park Singletrack Cycling Open House-15

Committee member Les Blaize at a recent
open house.
(Photo © J. Maus)

After nine months of meetings, the 15-member Forest Park Single Track Cycling Advisory Committee will present their recommendations to Parks Commissioner Nick Fish and Parks Director Zari Santner tonight.

According to a statement put out by Portland Parks & Recreation, the report, “will represent the diversity of perspectives of the committee members, and they will each have the opportunity to share their opinions about the recommendations and the report directly with Commissioner Fish and Director Santner.”

The Cirque filled Mississippi Ave with bikes.
(Photos © J. Maus)

Once again, the Cirque du Cycling delivered. The third annual event, dreamed up and (generously) supported by Laughing Planet Cafe, took over Mississippi Street with a full day of bike parades, racing, community booths, and more.

The Art Bike Parade (slideshow below) featured some excellent entries and was punctuated (for the second year in a row) by a visit from participants of the Sunny Nekkid Ride. As the Art Bike Parade wound down, scores of people — most of them completely nude — rode up Mississippi Avenue as large crowds looked on (photos below might be NSFW).

Filmmaker Meaghan Wilbur
(Photo: Marcus Griffith)

New York City independent film maker and bike enthusiast Meaghan Wilbur is in Portland and Vancouver this week filming interviews for her ghost bike documentary, a project she says is about “exploring the intersection of street art, activism, and mourning on the streets of cities around the world.”

In an interview Friday night, the gregarious 27 year-old talked about her project and her motivations. “I hope to expand people’s horizons; I want everyone to understand what a ghost bike stands for.” However, in her quest, Wilbur is being mindful of the inherent sensitivity surrounding the subject. “When I started [the ghost bike project], I didn’t want to be in people’s face while they were grieving… Right now, I am focusing on connecting with people and letting them share their stories.”

Mayor Sam Adams and Humboldt Elementary School teacher Patrisha Porter at Overlook Park in North Portland, showing kids that adults can have fun on bikes too.
-Slideshow below/Gallery–
(Photos © J. Maus)

Ride ended on the Columbia. – Photo: Esther H.

Screengrab from YouCut website.

House Republicans have listed the federal Safe Routes to School program as one of five examples of “wasteful spending” as part of their newly-launched “YouCut” campaign. The campaign puts five proposals out each week and asks the American people to vote on which ones they feel should be cut from the federal budget.

Racers bowed their heads in silence
to remember David Oliphant at the
Cirque du Cycling on Saturday.
(Photo © J. Maus)

The community of people who raced with and knew David Oliphant are keeping him in their thoughts at events throughout Portland. Oliphant suffered a cardiac arrest after crossing the finish line of a race at Portland International Raceway last Tuesday night. He died later the same evening at a local hospital.

Remembrances from friends and family have poured in via comments. On Saturday, prior to races at the Cirque du Cycling, racers took off their helmets, lowered their heads, and observed a moment of silence.

A flyer for the meeting seen
in the neighborhood.
(Photo: Gretchin Lair)

The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation will hold a public meeting on June 22nd to hear feedback on the SE Holgate buffered bike lanes. The lanes were painted last August as part of a demonstration project along with similar lanes on SW Oak and Stark streets in downtown Portland.

Since the new lanes were installed, PBOT has heard loud and clear that not everyone who uses Holgate is thrilled with them. Back in May, KATU-TV did a prime-time ‘Special Report’ on the lanes, interviewing several disgruntled business owners and coining them the “bike lanes to nowhere.”

HoliSHIFT – Portland, OR
A meet up with Xtracycle founder Ross Evans on an inspirational caravan through the Western States to talk about the confluence of desires, aptitudes and positive change. Featuring a longtail enthusiasts ride involving xtracycles, Clever Cycles, Coalition Brewing and a park or three.
Jump in anywhere and anytime you are able. Test ride a longtail, meet a bike industry change agent, have a pedal powered smoothie, coconut bliss bar or a fine pint of ale.

Date: Wednesday, July 14th.
12:00noon @ Clever Cycles
4:00pm @ Col Summers Park
6:00pm @ Coalition Brewing 2724 SE Ankeny

Xtracycle evangelists/owners encouraged, all are welcome.
http://www.xtracycle.com/holishift/
http://holishift.org/

Racers, let this be a lesson to you…

There was some great racing action at the Laughing Planet Cafe/Cirque du Cycling event on Mississippi Avenue on Saturday. The heat tested the racers, but the crowds more than made up for it.

Speaking of crowds, racer Samuel Nicoletti (Gentle Lovers) might have gotten a bit carried away by their loud roars on the finishing straight. He had a small lead over Quinn Keogh (Rubicon-ORBEA/Lance Armstrong Foundation) and raised his hands in the air to celebrate. The only problem was, he did it a bit premature and Keogh nipped him at the line. Check out the photo series below to see the reactions of both racers as it happened…

Year: 200?
Brand: Specialized
Model: Rock Hopper?
Color:Blue
Size:26
Photo: http://boconn.blogspot.com/2010/06/damn-bike-stolen.html
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2010-06-13
Stolen From: Behind the latched, but not locked, gate into my backyard.
Neighborhood: NE Portland
Owner: Brian O’Connell
OwnerEmail: boconn13@gmail.com
Description: Blue w/ Black Rack, Head/Tail Lamps, Frayed Seat
Police record with: Portland Police
Police reference#: 10-48215
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Report: Vegan Baked Goods Ride (photo)

Forest Park committee to present recommendations tonight

The ‘Cirque’ delivers racing, art bikes (and nakedness)

Filmmaker visits Portland and Vancouver to document ghost bikes

Mayor Adams park-bombs in support of Safe Routes program

Ride Report: Sunset Mystery Ride (photo)

House Republicans target Safe Routes to School program

OBRA, community remember David Oliphant

City will hold public meeting to discuss Holgate bike lanes

Event: HoliSHIFT – Portland (7/14/10)

Racers, let this be a lesson to you…

Blue Specialized Rock Hopper? 200?

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